Read these words from page 2. "Both this place and Cerralvo were nearly
deserted and men, women and children were
seen running and scattered over the hills as we
approached.
What idea does this imagery convey that Grant
will develop later in the passage?
the superiority of Americans soldiers and their
more advanced weapons
the undesirable condition of the towns that the
Americans were taking over
the merciless nature of warfare in general and the
Americans in particular
the effects of war on those having little knowledge
of the war's purposes

Can you summarize this? it takes time and caution to perfect anything which must be concealed. it takes time to crush men who are pursuing legitimate trade. but one of mr. rockefeller’s most impressive characteristics is patience. there never was a more patient man, or one who could dare more while he waited. the folly of hurrying, the folly of discouragement, for one who would succeed, went hand in hand. everything must be ready before he acted, but while you wait you must prepare, must think, work. "you must put in, if you would take out." his instinct for the money opportunity in things was amazing, his perception of the value of seizing this or that particular invention, plant, market, was unerring.